Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Learn how to make compost and keep composting in winter, how often to turn compost, and get the ratio for green and brown ...

Ever wonder how to turn your pile of kitchen scraps into a nutrient-rich, garden-enhancing powerhouse? The secret lies in making your very own DIY compost starter. Here's how to make an effective ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

Have you gotten into gardening recently and want to learn how to make your own compost? Compost is a great resource for home gardens because it puts minerals back in the soil for peak production of ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

Leaves are abundant (hello, fall!), free, rich in carbon and quick to break down. Why not add them to your compost pile? Composting leaves is a smart, sustainable way to build healthy soil. Read on to ...

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The next time you're whipping up a shaved carrot, asparagus, and apple salad, you may not want to throw those carrot tops, apple peels, and asparagus stems in the trash. Instead, set them aside for ...